Is the R50 engine the same as the R53?
Is the R50 engine the same as the R53?
the R50 and R53 blocks are all the same, but all the internals are different. So as long as you are getting and S crank and ALL the internals you could do it.
What is the difference between R50 and R53 MINI?
R50 refers to the base model MINIs. These are the Cooper, the MINI One and the diesel-powered MINI One D. R53 refers to the top of the line hatchback model, the MINI Cooper S and Cooper S models with the John Cooper Works package. …
What engine does R53 MINI have?
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| Cooper | Cooper S Works GP | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1598cc, in-line 4cyl | 1598cc, in-line 4cyl, supercharged |
| Max power | 113bhp @ 6000rpm | 215bhp @ 7100rpm |
| Max torque | 110lb ft @ 4500rpm | 184lb ft @ 4600rpm |
| Weight | 1050kg | 1090kg |
What engine does the R50 MINI Cooper have?
First generation (R50/52/53; 2000)
| First generation (R50/52/53) | |
|---|---|
| Engine | petrol: 1.4 L Tritec I4 (One) 1.6 L Tritec I4 (One, Cooper) 1.6 L Tritec supercharged I4 (Cooper S) diesel: 1.4 L 1ND-TV I4 (D) 1.5 L K9K I4 |
| Transmission | CVT 5-speed manual 6-speed automatic and manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm (97.1 in) |
Who made the MINI R53 engine?
Chrysler Corporation
Tritec Motors Ltda In 1997, Chrysler Corporation and Rover Group (then a subsidiary of BMW) formed a joint venture called Tritec Motors to design a new small straight-4 engine.
Can you put a Mini Cooper S engine in a MINI Cooper?
Short answer is yes you can but there is also alot of other things that need converting too, such as gear box drive shafts etc, your best bet would either be to have the cylinder head ported and pollished on you cooper and then put a turbo on it from BMW MINI bodystyling specialist – kits, colour coding, air suspension …
Will Mini R50 become a classic?
Will the Mini R50 and R53 become future classics? The BMW Mini R50 and R53 will become future classics thanks to their importance to the history of the Mini brand, their fun and sporty driving experience, and the legacy they have built.
What does R53 MINI mean?
R52 MINI Cooper S Convertible (2005-08) R53 MINI Cooper S Hatchback (2002-06) R55 MINI Cooper Clubman Wagon (2008-14)